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The Harris County Sheriff's Office is a community-oriented police agency. The department operates a record bureau that provides information about incident reports, restraining orders, fingerprinting, arrests, accidents and firearm permits. The Harris County Sheriff's Office offers the COPS in Schools program to educational facilities in the area. It operates a patrol division that participates in safety programs for schools, neighborhood watch groups and community outreach centers. It has an enhanced community safety team that uses proactive patrol techniques and community policing to provide visible police presence to deter crime, respond to emergency calls and assist other units within the department when necessary. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is located in Houston.

West Univesity Place Fire Department specializes in security and protection services against fire and other natural and man-made disasters. The department provides fire prevention, suppression and investigation services. It offers code enforcement, emergency management and public educational services. West Univesity Place Fire Department operates a fire station that has a staff of more than 20 full-time employees. It has a fleet of engines, utility trailers, and command and fire marshal's vehicles. The department also has an advanced life support ambulance to provide emergency medical services. West Univesity Place Fire Department additionally offers smoke alarm installation, as well as fire prevention and suppression services.